The holidays are stressful enough without the added concern of an unexpected pregnancy. If you haven’t shared the news about your pregnancy, you need to weigh the pros and cons of choosing to do it while your family gathers together.
Factors such as your relationship with family members, family values and morals, and your decision on how to handle the pregnancy all play a role in how and when you tell them. Let’s review your options.
If you need someone to talk to before you get together, we’re here for you. Schedule a free and confidential appointment at the Oasis Resource Center for services such as pregnancy testing, an ultrasound, or to receive advice.
The Pros of Sharing Your Pregnancy During the Holidays
- Depending on your relationship with your immediate family, telling them you’re pregnant may provide the additional support you’ll need.
- You only have to announce your pregnancy once rather than telling each person individually.
- They can help each other deal with the shock and surprise.
The Cons of Sharing Your Pregnancy During the Holidays
- If your immediate family will be angry and disappointed, telling them at this time may interrupt the family holiday plans.
- If you share the news with your immediate family, it may become the talk of the entire holiday gathering before you’re ready to share with others.
- You may feel judged during the gatherings.
We Never Want You to Feel Alone
News of an unexpected pregnancy is never easy to share. No matter how supportive your family may be, they might be shocked, concerned, and disappointed.
Remember how you felt when you first found out. You were, most likely, shocked. Not wanting to believe it was true.
An unexpected pregnancy can make you feel isolated. In addition, you may be experiencing early pregnancy symptoms, such as nausea, fatigue, and moodiness. You need to give yourself the freedom to choose whether or not to share the news and with whom to share it.
We can help you. Schedule an appointment to meet with a caring client advocate. We can discuss your situation and walk you through various scenarios to help you understand your options.
You are not alone. The team at Oasis Resource Center is with you all the way.
